Attorney Employment Opportunities

The Alaska Bar Association is seeking an Assistant Bar Counsel to work in the discipline section handling attorney grievance matters. The Alaska Bar has approximately 4,900 attorney members and Assistant Bar Counsel plays an active role in regulating the practice of law and ensuring that our membership maintains high ethical standards.  

Primary Responsibilities

• Review and evaluate grievances filed by clients, members of the public, other lawyers and the courts to determine whether to open a formal investigation into potential violations of the Alaska Rules of Professional Conduct.
• Communicate with complainants regarding status of grievances and/or disposition.
• Conduct formal investigations under the procedures required in the Alaska Bar Rules.
• After investigation, determine whether to dismiss the complaint or pursue disciplinary sanctions.
• Upon finding misconduct, negotiate stipulations for professional discipline or file formal charges with the Disciplinary Board.
• Prepare for and conduct hearings before the ethics hearing committees.
• Present Committee hearing reports or stipulations to the Disciplinary Board.
• Research and write briefs submitted to the ethics hearing committees, the Disciplinary Board and the Supreme Court.
• Conduct oral arguments to the Disciplinary Board and Supreme Court.
• Direct and coordinate with Disciplinary support staff.
• Coordinate with other Alaska Bar departments.
• Provide informal ethics guidance to members of the Bar when Bar Counsel is unavailable.
• Occasionally assist with presentation of CLE programs.
• Assist Bar Counsel and Executive Director with other matters, as requested.

Minimum Qualifications

• Alaska Bar License or the ability to obtain licensure prior to starting in role.
• 5 years of experience practicing law, and a history of compliance with legal ethics rules.
• Ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously and meet deadlines while consistently delivering accurate and high-quality work.
• Strong legal research and writing skills.
• Strong computer skills, proficient in the use of Microsoft Office, Outlook, and Word. Skills in PowerPoint, SharePoint, Excel, and various other computer applications such as Zoom and Teams a plus.
• Strong knowledge of the Alaska Rules of Professional Conduct and legal ethics requirements.
• Courtroom experience, including being comfortable handling hearings independently.
• Ability to travel if necessary to conduct hearings across Alaska.

Salary $110,000 to $135,000 per year, depending on experience. The Bar offers excellent employee benefits, including: 100% employer-paid medical insurance premiums, dental, vision, and $5,000 health reimbursement account; 401K program; hybrid working locations available, 12 paid holidays and 21 days of paid leave per year, with increases in leave accrual based on years of service; paid parental leave; and covered parking.

Interested applicants should submit a cover letter and resume to Phil Shanahan shanahan@alaskabar.org by June 19, 2026. 

(Posted 5/4/2026) 

Stoel Rives LLP is seeking a litigation associate with one to three years of experience to join its Litigation Practice Group in the Anchorage office. The associate will work closely with clients who are national leaders in the agriculture, renewable energy, timber, and mining industries.

Responsibilities:

• Prepare pleadings; research and draft briefs and motions to dismiss, summary judgment motions, and discovery motions.
• Support and execute discovery, including written discovery, custodial interviews, and privilege logs.
• Take and defend fact depositions; prepare witnesses for testimony.
• Support trial preparation and trial teams.
• Interface directly with clients and opposing counsel as needed.

Qualifications:

• JD from an accredited law school; admitted and in good standing with the Alaska bar or eligible to obtain admission promptly.
• One to three years of general/commercial litigation experience at an AmLaw 100 or AmLaw 200 firm or equivalent.
• Judicial clerkship experience may be considered in lieu of, or in combination with, prior firm experience.
• Experience with motions practice, depositions, and complex discovery.
• Familiarity with Federal Rules of Civil Procedure and Evidence and with state procedural rules; clerkship and/or trial experience is a plus.
• Exceptional writing, oral advocacy, and analytical skills; meticulous attention to detail.
• Demonstrated ability to manage multiple matters, meet deadlines, and drive workstreams in a team-oriented environment.
• Proficiency with e-discovery platforms and litigation technology; strong client-service orientation and sound judgment.

Hours Expectations & Compensation

The hours expectation for this position is 1,800 billable hours and an “all-in” hours expectation of 2,050 or 2,150, depending on seniority.

The base compensation range for this position is $155,000 – $176,000, inclusive of salaries in all listed markets. Base compensation presented to an individual candidate may vary based on skills, overall experience, and market location. Click here to apply. 

(Posted 4/29/2026)

About the firm

Guess & Rudd P.C. is a well-established civil litigation firm headquartered in Anchorage, Alaska. Our attorneys represent individuals, businesses, and institutions across a broad range of complex civil matters in state and federal courts. We are committed to providing our attorneys with the resources, mentorship, and work environment needed to build a long and successful legal career.

We are seeking an associate attorney to join our firm’s civil litigation practice. The successful candidate will work closely with senior attorneys on all phases of civil litigation, from initial case assessment and discovery through trial and, where applicable, appeal. This is an opportunity to take on meaningful responsibility early while developing your practice in a collaborative and supportive setting.

Responsibilities

• Draft, review, and file pleadings, motions, briefs, and other litigation documents
• Manage discovery, including written discovery, document review, and depositions
• Conduct legal research and prepare case strategy memoranda
• Appear in court for hearings, conferences, and, where appropriate, trial
• Communicate directly with clients, opposing counsel, and court personnel
• Assist in trial preparation, including witness preparation, exhibit management, and jury research

Qualifications

• D. from an ABA-accredited law school
• Active membership in the Alaska State Bar, or eligibility and commitment to obtain admission promptly
• Minimum 2 years of litigation experience
• Strong legal research, writing, and oral advocacy skills
• Ability to manage multiple matters independently and meet deadlines
• Experience in Alaska state or federal courts preferred

Compensation & benefits

Competitive base salary $90-140k depending on experience, with performance-based bonuses. The firm provides excellent health insurance to attorneys, 401(k), and flexible leave.

How to apply

Qualified candidates are invited to submit a cover letter, resume, references, and a writing sample to Jonathon Green at jgreen@guessrudd.com.  We review applications on a rolling basis and encourage early submissions. All inquiries will be handled with discretion.

(Posted: 4/22/2026)

DEPUTY THERAPEUTIC COURTS PROGRAM COORDINATOR

ANCHORAGE, ALASKA

MINIMUM SALARY: $3,633.00 BIWEEKLY

CLOSING DATE: MONDAY, MAY 4, 2026

In this role, you will supervise and mentor project coordinators and therapeutic court staff, providing coaching, performance feedback, and professional development support. You will play a key role in recruitment, hiring, and onboarding, while fostering a culture of accountability, learning, and continuous improvement.

You will lead case consultations with probation officers and treatment providers, offering guidance on complex cases and supporting decisions around incentives, sanctions, and individualized case planning grounded in evidence-based practices. Your work will help ensure effective, coordinated responses that drive meaningful behavior change.

You will collaborate with courts, treatment providers, and partner agencies to strengthen communication, resolve challenges, and align services with participant needs. You will also support quality assurance efforts through case reviews, site visits, and data-informed improvements to maintain fidelity to best practices.

Additionally, you will contribute to program operations, statewide coordination, training delivery, and strategic initiatives that enhance and expand therapeutic court services.

Qualifications: A bachelor’s degree in business administration, public administration, social work, psychology, vocational rehabilitation, education, criminal justice, or a closely related field AND two years of experience directly supervising staff AND at least one year of professional experience in therapeutic courts, criminal justice, or behavioral health. Substitution: Any combination of education and/or progressively responsible professional experience in therapeutic courts, criminal justice, behavioral health, or a closely related field that provides the knowledge, skills, and abilities to perform the duties of the position AND two years of experience directly supervising staff AND at least one year of professional experience in therapeutic courts, criminal justice, or behavioral health.

Compensation: The minimum salary is $3,633.00 biweekly.

How to Apply: Workplace Alaska – This posting closes Monday, May 4, 2026 at 5:00 p.m.

For detailed job and benefit information, please visit http://courts.alaska.gov/hr/index.htm.

(Posted: 4/21/2026)

Trustees for Alaska seeks a full-time Staff Attorney in Anchorage, Alaska to join our team working to protect a wild and vibrant Alaska where fish, wildlife, and people thrive. We take on the most pressing conservation issues in Alaska for a variety of clients who bravely fight for their rights and for the health and cultures of Alaska for future generations. We work on issues ranging from oil and gas extraction and large mining projects to public land use, air and water pollution, and the protection of wildlife.

The staff attorney candidate must have at least 4 years of legal experience overall. Ideal candidates would have at least 2 years of experience working in environmental law, including litigation, as well as experience working on Alaska-specific issues. All candidates should have a proven ability to foster coordination and cooperation among diverse groups to achieve goals.

This is a full-time position with benefits that include paid leave, sick time, and 100% employer paid premiums for each employee’s medical/dental/vision/life/disability coverage. Trustees offers a 403(b)(7) retirement plan and contributes 5% after one year, regardless of the level of the employee’s contribution. Trustees has 13 paid holidays, plus the week between Christmas and New Year’s; 15 days of paid time off, increasing over time; paid sick leave, and paid 3-month sabbatical leave after 7 years of employment and every 5 years thereafter. The salary range for the position is $82,000-$98,000 for 4-10 years of experience, and $100,000-$130,000 for 10+ years of experience.

For instructions on how to apply please go to https://trustees.org/trustees-employment/

(Posted: 4/20/2026)

🌟 Ahtna, Inc. is hiring an Associate General Counsel 🌟
Lead with Purpose. Serve our Shareholders. Protect our Lands.

Ahtna, Inc. is seeking a business‑minded, mission‑driven Associate General Counsel who is passionate about supporting Alaska Native rights, sustainable business operations, and long‑term shareholder interests. This is a meaningful opportunity to contribute legal expertise to an Alaska Native Corporation grounded in stewardship, respect, integrity, and service.

Reporting to the General Counsel, the Associate General Counsel provides practical, solution‑oriented legal support across Ahtna, Inc. and its subsidiaries. This role translates complex legal requirements into workable guidance while honoring Alaska Native culture, lands, subsistence traditions, and corporate values.

As a trusted legal advisor, this position plays a key role in day‑to‑day legal operations—supporting contracts, advising business leaders, and helping ensure compliance across a diverse and growing organization.

What We’re Looking For:

✔ Juris Doctor (J.D.) from an accredited law school
✔ Active admission to the Alaska Bar Association
✔ Eight (8) years of experience as a licensed attorney
✔ Strong experience in contract drafting and negotiation
✔ Demonstrated familiarity with ANCSA/ANILCA, Alaska Native legal considerations, subsistence rights, and corporate governance
✔ Experience supporting business operations in federal, commercial, or regulated contracting environments
✔ A collaborative legal professional motivated by purposeful, values‑driven work

💼 Salary: $204,952 – $261,314 annually
📍 Location: Anchorage, Alaska
📌 Comprehensive Benefits Package Includes:
• Medical, dental, and vision insurance
• Life insurance
• 401(k) with 3% company match
• Paid time off (PTO)
• Company‑paid holidays

If you’re an experienced attorney ready to apply your legal skills in service of Alaska Native communities and sustainable business operations, we encourage you to apply or share this opportunity with your network.

🔗 Apply online: www.ahtna.com/careers
📄 Job #: ASSOC001969
📬 Contact: Linda MacCubbin, Recruiter — lmaccubbin@ahtna.net

(Posted: 4/17/2026)

MAGISTRATE JUDGE 4

ANCHORAGE, ALASKA

MINIMUM SALARY: $4,765.50 BIWEEKLY

CLOSING DATE: MONDAY, MAY 11, 2026

The Alaska Court System is accepting applications from qualified individuals to serve as a Magistrate Judge on Team 3 with the Anchorage Trial Court. The incumbent will be appointed as a standing master to adjudicate Superior Court cases and recommend decisions to Superior Court judges in contested and uncontested matters.

Under general direction of the Presiding Judge, and pursuant to Alaska Statute (AS 22.15) and Alaska Rules of Court, the children’s magistrate judge team’s caseload includes presiding over child in need of aid and juvenile delinquency cases. Additionally, the magistrate judge will handle domestic violence/stalking protection cases; dissolution & default divorce/custody cases; mental health commitments; and change of name matters.

The incumbent will have occasional “on-call” after-hours/weekend duty dealing with search warrants; arrest warrants; telephonic bail hearings; and telephonic delinquency arraignments.

Qualifications: Citizen of the U.S. and State of Alaska; at least 21 years old; a resident of Alaska for at least six months immediately preceding appointment; and must possess a valid Alaska Driver’s License.

Preferred Qualification: Graduation from an accredited law school with a JD degree and active membership in the Alaska Bar Association.

Compensation: The minimum salary is $4,765.50 biweekly.  Actual starting salary will be dependent upon the qualifications and experience of the finalist.

How to Apply: Submit a letter of interest, comprehensive resume, writing sample (up to 10 pages) not substantially edited by someone else, and a list of three professional references to: ACS Human Resources, 820 W. Fourth Avenue, Anchorage, AK 99501; or in one attachment via email to recruitment@akcourts.gov by Monday, May 11, 2026 at 5:00 p.m.

For detailed job and benefit information, please visit http://courts.alaska.gov/hr/index.htm.

(Posted: 4/15/2026)

MAGISTRATE JUDGE 3

LOCATION: ANCHORAGE, ALASKA

MINIMUM SALARY: $4,161.00 BIWEEKLY

CLOSING DATE: MONDAY, May 4, 2026

The Alaska Court System is accepting applications from qualified individuals to serve as a Magistrate Judge on Team 1 with the Anchorage Trial Court.

Under general direction of the Presiding Judge, and pursuant to Alaska Statute (AS 22.15) and Alaska Rules of Court, the magistrate judge team’s caseload includes handling arraignments, bail hearings, traffic cases, and search warrant applications. Additionally, the magistrate judge will handle domestic violence/stalking protection cases; dissolution & default divorce/custody cases; mental health commitments; and change of name matters.

This position is unique, in that the Team 1 Magistrate Judges in Anchorage provide 24/7 coverage for both local and some limited statewide functions. This position will be required to work evenings, weekends, and holidays on a rotating basis. The current schedule is a five-week rotation: 12-hour shift for 7 nights, then one week off, 12-hour shift for 7 days, then two weeks off.

Qualifications: Citizen of the U.S. and State of Alaska; at least 21 years old; a resident of Alaska for at least six months immediately preceding appointment; and must possess a valid Alaska Driver’s License.

Preferred Qualification: Graduation from an accredited law school with a JD degree and active membership in the Alaska Bar Association.

Compensation: The minimum salary is $4,161.00 biweekly.  Actual starting salary will be dependent upon the qualifications and experience of the finalist.

How to Apply: Submit a letter of interest, comprehensive resume, writing sample (up to 10 pages) not substantially edited by someone else, and a list of three professional references to: ACS Human Resources, 820 W. Fourth Avenue, Anchorage, AK 99501; or in one attachment via email to recruitment@akcourts.gov by Monday, May 4, 2026 at 5:00 p.m.

For detailed job and benefit information, please visit http://courts.alaska.gov/hr/index.htm.

(Posted: 4/15/2026)

Location: Anchorage, AK | Employment Type: Full-Time, In-Office

About the Role: Foley Pearson Riekkola Iverson, P.C. is seeking an Attorney or JD Preferred candidate to join our team in estate planning, probate, and business law.

What you will do: Your work will include:

• Guiding clients through the probate process, including preparing and filing petitions, managing deadlines, and helping families navigate complex legal requirements;
• Assisting with trust administration, including advising trustees on their duties, preparing documentation, and ensuring compliance with trust terms;
• Meeting regularly with clients to answer questions, explain legal documents, review plans, and provide reassurance during difficult times;
• Drafting key legal documents, including wills, trusts, probate pleadings, and related filings;
• Conducting legal research and assisting with the preparation of memoranda, correspondence, and other work product;
• Using the firm’s workflow and task-management systems to track matters and maintain accountability.

What we are looking for: The ideal candidate is:

• A self-starter with exceptional time management skills, able to balance multiple deadlines and responsibilities;
• Comfortable with both client-facing interactions and the behind-the-scenes drafting and research that supports them;
• Collaborative, respectful, and able to contribute to a positive team culture;
• Adaptable and resilient, with experience or comfort handling difficult personalities or emotionally charged situations;

• JD degree from an accredited law school (or nearing completion);
• Superior research, writing, and organizational skills;
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office (experience with legal practice management software is a plus);
• Desire to learn and grow in estate planning, probate, and business law.

• Job Type: Full-time
• Compensation: $90,000–$110,000 DOE
• Healthcare, Dental, Vision, Matching 401(k) Benefits
• Location: Anchorage, AK

Please send your résumé and a letter of interest to jeremy@foleypearson.com.

About the Office: 

The United States Attorney’s Office for the District of Alaska is a vibrant and energetic office with offices in Anchorage, Fairbanks and Juneau.  Assistant United States Attorneys prosecute federal crimes and defend and pursue the interests of the United States in civil cases.  This employment opportunity is in the Criminal Division of our Anchorage office.

Job Description: 

AUSAs in the Criminal Division are responsible for the investigation and prosecution of federal crimes in national priority areas including violent crime, fentanyl trafficking, gang/cartel related crimes, illegal firearms offenses, and a wide variety of other criminal cases as needed to address the District’s priorities, including child exploitation, fraud, and public corruption. AUSAs work their cases from inception through appeal, and thus, in addition to district court work, the successful candidate will be responsible for drafting appellate briefs and presenting oral arguments before the Ninth Circuit Court of Appeals.

Required qualifications: Applicants must have at least 1-year post-J.D. legal experience and maintain active membership of the bar (any U.S. jurisdiction).

United States citizenship is required.

Salary: Assistant United States Attorney’s pay is administratively determined based, in part, on the number of years of professional attorney experience. The range of basic pay is $80,000 to $197,100. There is a non-taxable cost of living allowance where authorized.

Application Process: 

Applications must include a resume (limited to 2 pages), cover letter, wiring sample and references and be submitted by April 28 ,2026 submitted via USAJobs https://www.usajobs.gov/job/861203000  

Number of Positions: 1

The USAO adheres to all Department Policies below:

Equal Employment Opportunity

Reasonable Accommodations

Outreach and Recruitment for Qualified Applicants with Disabilities

Suitability and Citizenship

Veterans

(Posted: 4/28/2026)

The Office of Special Prosecutions is recruiting for an Assistant Attorney General to serve as the Criminal Division’s Fish and Game Prosecutor. In this position you will prosecute those individuals who violate state laws and regulations designed to protect and manage the state’s fish and game resources. Cases include issues such as commercial fisheries and big game violations, unlawful harvest and sales of wild-stocks, illegal sport-fish activities, and illegal guiding activities. You will work closely with more than 100 state fish and wildlife officers, various state boards, and several federal law enforcement agencies to protect wildlife across the state. In doing so you will help protect the very culture of Alaska.

This position is located in Anchorage, however you will have the opportunity to travel throughout the state, including rural areas, to present these cases. The ideal candidate will possess at least two to three years of criminal prosecution experience, be highly self-motivated, be willing to aggressively charge fish and game cases and be an active participant in all stages of ongoing investigations from initiation to prosecution.   

Salary is determined by the experience of the selected candidate with a starting range of $87,282- $134,979. More information and application instructions may be found at: http://www.law.alaska.gov/department/jobs.html.

Contact Chief Assistant Attorney General Jenna Gruenstein at (907) 269-6250 or by email at jenna.gruenstein@alaska.gov for more information.

(Posted:4/9/2026)

Title: Natural Resources Attorney – Attorney General’s Office

Locations: Anchorage, Fairbanks, Juneau

Salary: $89,895 – $143,734.50

Apply Now >> https://law.alaska.gov/department/jobs/26-NR-01.html

Job Duties

The section seeks an experienced litigation attorney to support programs within the Department of Natural Resources, the Department of Fish and Game, the Boards of Fisheries and Game, and the Mental Health Trust Land Office. Duties include significant state and federal litigation and providing agency advice. Applicants should detail their litigation experience, research relevant client programs, and indicate areas of interest. Occasional travel may be required. Civil Division attorneys handle impactful statewide matters while enjoying Alaska’s exceptional environment, with potential flexible scheduling or hybrid telework.

Attorneys in the Civil Division work on matters of statewide importance, all while living and enjoying all Alaska has to offer. If you enjoy complex and impactful legal work along with dramatic scenery, outdoor activities like skiing, hiking, kayaking, and abundant wildlife, then the Alaska Department of Law, Civil Division is the place for you. Flexible schedules, including hybrid telework arrangements, may be available.

Salary and Benefits

• Salary depends on experience and ranges from $89,895–$143,734.50 annually.
• 5-hour work week
• 12 paid holidays
• Eligibility for part-time teleworking
• Generous leave accrual
• Alternative workweek
• Health benefits
• Flex schedule
• Life insurance and voluntary supplemental benefits
• Potential for Public Student Loan Forgiveness
• Variety of retirement plans

(Posted: 4/8/2026)

Intro to Inlet Law:

Inlet Law is looking to hire a full-time civil litigation associate attorney. We handle a wide variety of cases, and our associate attorney will have a wide-ranging caseload. The position is in person at our downtown Anchorage office, right next to the coastal trail.

Salary & Benefits:

• Starting at $105,000 annually, with a scaling bonuses structure
• Remote work options
• Healthcare
• Gym membership
• Weekly lunch budget

Requirements:

• Has a Juris Doctorate and is a current member of the Alaska Bar Association.
• Works well both independently and in small groups.
• Possesses extraordinary written and oral communication skills.
• Has outstanding customer service skills.
• Triages tasks efficiently and effectively.
• Delegates tasks efficiently and effectively.
• Seeks answers without hesitation.
• Willingness to go to trial.

How to Apply:

Send a copy of your resume, accompanied with a writing sample and cover letter to info@inlet-law.com;

cc @ken.ciccoli@inlet-law.com   

(Posted: 4/6/2026)

Hozubin, Moberly & Associates is seeking an Associate Attorney with a minimum of 2 years of experience to join our dynamic firm.  The firm has busy litigation practice, both civil and criminal, in both state and federal courts throughout Alaska.  A current license to practice law in Alaska is required.  The position offers professional opportunities not found elsewhere and provides a competitive salary and benefits package (401k plan, medical, dental, vision, life insurance, paid holidays and personal leave, and structured bonuses). 

Prior experience in litigation (civil and/or criminal) is preferred but not required.  Clerkship experience will be considered.  A successful candidate will have solid written and verbal communication skills and analytical abilities and be capable of producing quality work within deadlines.  The position involves work on criminal and civil defense cases, both independently (with a personal workload) and as part of a team, providing unique training experiences for those interested in litigation.  Duties include meeting/communicating with clients, researching and drafting of motions, reviewing discovery, and handling depositions, hearings, oral arguments and trials.  The firm fosters a healthy work-life balance through flexible schedules and the potential to work remotely.

Salary range is $90,000 to $125,000, commensurate with experience.

Please submit supporting documents (e.g., cover letter, resume, references and writing sample) to Michael Moberly, mike@akdefenselaw.com, 711 M Street, Suite 2, Anchorage, AK 99501.  All inquiries will be kept in confidence.

For more information about our firm, please visit www.akdefenselaw.com.

(Posted: 4/1/2026)

We welcome you to join us as a sex crimes prosecutor at the Anchorage District Attorney’s Office. This position offers a unique opportunity for a highly specialized caseload in a challenging and rewarding area of prosecution.

The caseload consists of sexual assault and sexual abuse of a minor cases and you will serve as a regional expert on the topic. In addition to prosecuting the most serious and high profile cases, you will also provide advice and assistance to law enforcement agencies and mentor other prosecutors. The expertise you will share includes:

• a victim-centered approach
• obtaining search warrants
• effective seizure of evidence
• presenting scientific evidence at trial

You may also serve on multidisciplinary teams developing guidelines and suggestions designed to increase successful investigation and prosecution of perpetrators while minimizing trauma to victims.

This position requires you to be familiar with Alaska’s criminal justice system and laws, have extensive trial experience, a history of handling complex criminal prosecutions, and a demonstrated commitment to working with victims of sexual assault and sexual abuse. Some travel within the region is required, including for trials that may last several weeks.

Salary is determined by the experience of the selected candidate with a starting range of $87,282 – $139,542. More information and application instructions may be found on the Department of Law website at: http://law.alaska.gov/department/jobs.html.

(Posted: 3/31/2026)

Are you interested in making a difference in your community? The Anchorage District Attorney’s Office is seeking attorneys to prosecute violations of criminal law. Our mission is to seek justice, promote public safety and public respect for government through prompt, effective, and compassionate prosecution of cases in a manner that advocates for the interests of all victims, respects the law enforcement agencies, responsibly stewards public resources, and holds offenders accountable while at the same time protecting the constitutional and legal rights of the accused.

Anchorage is the largest office in the Criminal Division. This is a good location to spend your entire career, or to start out and receive some basic training before transferring to one of the rural offices. Applicants should have strong oral advocacy skills. Prior trial experience and experience in the practice of criminal law is a plus, but is not required. This position requires the ability to think critically and reason logically; the ability to communicate clearly verbally and in writing; the ability to organize, prioritize, and work effectively in a deadline-controlled atmosphere; and the ability to manage numerous matters simultaneously. If you believe you have the right skills for the job, we would like to hear from you.

Salary is determined by the experience of the selected candidate with a starting range of $87,282- $134,979. More information and application instructions may be found at: http://www.law.alaska.gov/department/jobs.html.

(Posted: 3/31/2026)

Meshke, Paddock & Budzinski is in search of an associate attorney. We are an established law firm that has been around since the 80’s, focused on representing employer and insurance carriers in workers compensation matters. We know worker’s compensation defense isn’t the sexy kind of law you dreamed about in law school—well, to be honest, us neither. But we love it now and it’s a great opportunity for someone who wants to learn a specialty that is in demand. We value a work-life balance for all attorneys and staff with reasonable billable-hour expectations, we have generous leave and benefits (including firm-paid employee medical and 401k match). Our firm’s salary structure is very competitive at the onset and really terrific once you hit your stride.

We are willing to consider soon to be law school grads to laterals who are looking for a different firm, practice area, or growth to partnership. In all seriousness, we are looking for someone who is self-driven, detail oriented with strong analytical and legal writing skills, has a good sense of humor, enjoys problem solving, and likes working in fast paced environments. We practice before the Workers Compensation Board, the Workers Compensation Appeals Commission, and the Alaska Supreme Court.  We also handle subrogation matters that take us to civil court on occasion. Let us (1) introduce you to the world of litigation, (2) immediately get you hands-on with files, (3) help you develop your own clientele, and (4) put you to work in a relaxed environment with a great team.

This is a practice area with relatively few attorneys—meaning there’s loads of growth/partnership potential—and an unusually congenial bar subsection.

Salary range is $85,000-$140,000 depending on experience with potential for additional performance based compensation.

Please send a cover letter, resume with references, and writing sample demonstrating legal analysis to mtansik@akwcdefense.com.

(Posted: 3/26/2026)

Title: Information Law & Technology Attorney – Attorney General’s Office

Locations: Anchorage

Salary: $89,895 – $143,734.50

Apply Now >> https://law.alaska.gov/department/jobs/26-IPS-01.html

Job Duties

This position is one of two attorneys in the Division’s Information & Project Support Section and serves as a principal legal advisor to the Office of the Governor, Department of Law, and other agencies on issues involving information management and technology. The role provides guidance on acquiring, protecting, exchanging, disclosing, retaining, and disposing of information, as well as assessing the benefits and risks of technologies such as AI, blockchain, and social media.

You will represent the State in high‑level legal and policy discussions and support the development, implementation, and enforcement of information laws. The position involves close collaboration with agencies to ensure compliance with the Alaska Public Records Act, State Records Management Act, Open Meetings Act, and other state and federal protections. Responsibilities include drafting and enforcing information‑related agreements, handling litigation involving information laws, and training attorneys and agency personnel. This is an opportunity to help shape Alaska’s information law landscape.

Flexible schedules, including hybrid telework arrangements, may be available.

Salary and Benefits

• Salary depends on experience and ranges from $89,895–$143,734.50 annually.
• 37.5-hour work week
• 12 paid holidays
• Eligibility for part-time teleworking
• Generous leave accrual
• Alternative workweek
• Health benefits
• Flex schedule
• Life insurance and voluntary supplemental benefits
• Potential for Public Student Loan Forgiveness
• Variety of retirement plans

(Posted: 3/25/2026)

Title: Statewide Section Supervisor (Regulatory Affairs) – Attorney General’s Office

Locations: Anchorage

Base Salary: $134,569.50+ (salary is based on licensed experience)

Apply Now >> https://law.alaska.gov/department/jobs/26-RAPA-01.html

Job Duties

The Alaska Department of Law is seeking an experienced attorney to serve as the Statewide Section Supervisor for the Regulatory Affairs and Public Advocacy (RAPA) Section. RAPA performs the Attorney General’s statutory duty to represent the public interest in utility and pipeline carrier matters before the Regulatory Commission of Alaska (RCA). The section also provides policy analysis related to energy, utility regulation, and infrastructure issues affecting Alaskans.

The supervising attorney will oversee and participate in RAPA’s work across a broad spectrum of regulated services—including electricity, natural gas, water, wastewater, solid waste, heating, communications, and pipeline transportation. This position is central to ensuring fair and reasonable rates for Alaskans, maintaining high-quality advocacy before the RCA, and shaping statewide utility policy through expert legal and technical analysis.

Flexible schedules, including hybrid telework arrangements, may be available.

Salary and Benefits: 

• The base salary is $134,569.50, with additional compensation determined by the level of licensed experience.
• 37.5-hour work week
• 12 paid holidays
• Eligibility for part-time teleworking
• Generous leave accrual
• Alternative workweek
• Health benefits
• Flex schedule
• Life insurance and voluntary supplemental benefits
• Potential for Public Student Loan Forgiveness
• Variety of retirement plans

(Posted: 3/25/2026)

Base Salary: $100,000 – $150,000 (or higher depending on years in practice)

We are a growing (currently going through planned expansion) team-oriented law firm in Anchorage, Alaska seeking a licensed attorney with at least one year of experience who is looking for more than a traditional career move. This role offers the opportunity to build a long-term career within a firm focused on intentional growth, meaningful work, and professional development.

We primarily practice in immigration, probate, and estate planning. Prior experience in these areas is not required—training will be provided. The ideal candidate demonstrates strong judgment, work ethic, client service skills, and a desire to learn and grow.

Responsibilities:

• Handle legal research, writing, and drafting
• Communicate with and advise clients through key legal matters
• Manage cases with increasing independence
• Collaborate with attorneys and staff on strategy and case development
• Develop skills in immigration, probate, and estate planning

Qualifications:

• D. from an ABA-accredited law school
• Licensed attorney with 1+ years of practice experience
• Alaska bar admission (or ability to obtain within 6 months)
• Strong communication, research, and client-facing skills
• Professionalism and commitment to long-term growth

Compensation & Benefits:

• Base salary: $100,000–$150,000 (or higher depending on year in practice)
• $10,000 salary increase for Spanish fluency
• Bonuses and potential revenue sharing
• Unlimited PTO
• Retirement plan with employer match
• Paid CLEs, bar dues, and training
• Relocation assistance

This is a role offering mentorship, autonomy, and advancement potential. We emphasize a positive, collaborative culture and genuine work-life balance, making it an excellent fit for an attorney seeking both professional growth and a high quality of life in a unique and dynamic environment. See full job description on Indeed: M&H Attorney Listing

(Posted: 3/25/2026)

Title: Assistant Municipal Prosecutor I (Misdemeanors)

Employer: Municipality of Anchorage

Location: Anchorage

Salary: Up to $143,037 (DOE)

The Municipal Prosecutor’s Office is responsible for prosecuting misdemeanor crimes within Anchorage, including operating under the influence and domestic violence crimes. The office’s mission is to improve public safety in Anchorage.

We are seeking passionate, energetic, community-minded attorneys to join the team. As a workplace, the office provides a unique collegial environment, fast-paced work, and guaranteed courtroom experience.

This position requires no previous years of criminal experience. The assistant municipal prosecutor handles all aspects of misdemeanor prosecution under the municipal code, including case screening, arraignment, evidence assessment, police, witness, and victim contact, research, motions, and status hearings and trials. This is a fast-paced office with plenty of opportunities to get time in the courtroom and trial experience. Other related duties as assigned.

The Municipality offers generous benefits (including PERS), flexible work schedules, and starting pay at $100,000 or better for full-time employment, depending on experience and bar admission status. While the office’s court schedule does not allow fully remote work, we do have some work from home flexibility, as long as the person lives in the Anchorage/Mat-Su area and all court calendars are covered.  

We welcome all interested applicants, including entry-level applicants. If you are applying from out of state, we may be able to offer relocation benefits.

For more information or to apply, please visit the official job posting at https://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/moa/jobs/5274620/assistant-municipal-prosecutor-municipal-attorney-i-range-22-exe

(Posted: 3/25/2026)

Title: Assistant Municipal Attorney II (Civil Division)

Employer: Municipality of Anchorage

Location: Anchorage

Salary: Up to $164,889 (DOE)

The Civil Division of the Anchorage Municipal Attorney’s represents and advises all municipal departments as well as the Anchorage Assembly. As a workplace, the office provides incredible diversity of work, a unique collegial environment, and the opportunity to make a real difference in the functioning of your local government.

We are seeking an energetic, community-minded attorney with an interest or experience in one or more of the following:  litigation, transactional work (supporting complex transactions, finance, and the Port of Alaska), and labor and employment. We require a minimum of four years of legal practice experience.

The Municipality offers generous benefits (including PERS), reasonable work-from-home flexibility, and competitive pay. If you are applying from out of state, we may be able to offer relocation benefits.

For more information or to apply, please visit the official job posting at https://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/moa/jobs/5281983/assistant-municipal-attorney-municipal-attorney-ii-range-23-exe

(Posted: 3/25/2026)

The Alaska Public Defender Agency has a vacancy in its appellate section, a close-knit division located in its Anchorage office.  The section represents indigent Alaskans before the Alaska Court of Appeals and Alaska Supreme Court in all the agency’s practice areas—criminal, juvenile, postconviction relief, child in need of aid, and civil commitment.  Lawyers in the section are responsible for researching and drafting briefs and petitions for filing in the appellate courts; reviewing and editing briefs for colleagues; participating in, and helping colleagues prepare for, oral argument; and providing advice and support to the agency’s trial lawyers.  Candidates should have the ability to develop and maintain effective working relationships with the agency’s clients, efficiently review and distill large records, understand and articulate complex legal concepts, and routinely prepare high-quality and persuasive briefs on deadline.  It is preferred, but not required, that candidates have significant legal writing and oral advocacy experience.

Applicants must be admitted to the Alaska bar, be willing to sit for the next bar examination, or be eligible for bar admission by reciprocity.  The salary is dependent on experience ($92,703 – $139,035).  The position includes full-state benefits. 

If interested, please submit, in one combined .pdf, a cover letter, resume, three references, and two legal writing samples of the applicant’s own work by email to pdarecruitment@alaska.gov. At least one writing sample must be between 15 and 30 pages, and neither should have significant revisions by others.  Review of applications will begin April 20, 2026.    

(Posted: 3/17/2026)

QUALIFICATIONS:

Personal: The individual for this position must possess excellent written and oral communication skills, self-confidence, and be able to compassionately advocate on behalf of diverse clients. The person must be dependable, able to work with a team in stressful situations, and able to work with people from diverse cultures. The individual must also be committed to providing legal representation to individuals normally excluded from the justice system.

Education/Experience: J.D. degree required and licensed to practice law in Alaska or be eligible for a waiver. Bilingual required and minimum of two years legal experience representing immigrant survivors of domestic violence and sexual assault.

PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Provide legal representation of clients in proceedings before the Department of Homeland Security, the Immigration Court, the Board of ImmigrationAppeals, and the Ninth Circuit Court of Appeals. Includes appearances at hearings, preparation of witnesses, legal research, and the preparation of briefs and other pleadings.
• Provide direct legal services for immigrant survivors of sexual assault and domestic violence. Manage case files.
• Work with paralegals and volunteers when they are assisting in your client- related work. Includes oversight of case management, telephone assistance, and preparation of
• Meet deadlines imposed by government agencies.
• Provide telephone consultations to rural immigrant survivors and service providers on immigration
• Participate in weekly staff
• Maintain case statistics for reports to funders.
• Maintain regular and reliable
• Other duties as assigned

Salary:  $75,000 to $90,000 DOE with a generous benefits package. The Alaska Institute for Justice is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Full Time. Position open until filled.

To apply please submit a cover letter referencing this position, a resume, and the names and contact information for three professional-related references electronically to:

Jason Baumetz

Legal Program Director

Jason.baumetz@akijp.org

Alaska Institute for Justice

(Posted: 3/11/2026)

Richmond & Quinn, APC, a dynamic and busy civil litigation defense firm, is recruiting an associate attorney for its active trial practice. We are a tight-knit group of colleagues from diverse backgrounds who are passionate about providing practical legal advice to meet our clients’ business objectives.  As a growing firm, we are interested in candidates who are comfortable working collaboratively and handling a wide range of matters.

Responsibilities include:

• Working closely with a wide range of clients
• Writing, verbal, analytical and research skills
• Matter management and client interaction
• Providing quick turnarounds for clients, including day-to-day legal work and client progress reports
• Time keeping
• Deadline responses and filings

Richmond & Quinn is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

Job Type: Full-time, Monday – Friday

Pay Rage: $90,000 – $110,000 DOE

Benefits:

• 401(k) matching
• Employer provided dental, vision, and health insurance
• Health care FSA
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Healthy work/life balance

License/Certification:

• Alaska Bar (Preferred)

Please send cover letter, resume, and writing sample to Rebecca Lindemann (Partner) rlindemann@richmondquinn.com; cc Cassie Jeanes (Office Manager) cjeanes@richmondquinn.com

(Posted: 3/10/2026)

Administrative Law Judge – Office of Administrative Hearings

What do a single mother seeking food stamps to feed her children, an oil company contesting its production tax valuation, a regional consortium of tribal governments challenging the issuance of a water discharge permit, and a doctor disputing a license suspension have in common? Their cases are heard by the Office of Administrative Hearings.  Come be a part of providing Alaskans with a forum to dispute government decisions quickly, efficiently, and with care and attention to the facts, the law, and their due process rights. 

OAH is looking for several Administrative Law Judges due to impending retirements.  Positions will be filled at a Range 24 or Range 25, which start at $121,153.50 and $129,675, respectively.  Candidates may be hired at a higher step based on experience.  Successful ALJs typically have substantial years and breadth of experience.  Candidates must have been admitted in Alaska for a minimum of two years. 

For more information or to apply, please contact Danika Swanson and Becky Kruse at danika.swanson@alaska.gov and becky.kruse@alaska.gov.  Applications should include a resume, cover letter, and writing sample.

 (Posted: 3/9/2026)

Are you looking for a rewarding legal job with flexible hours and summers off? Come teach with us! UAA is hiring a full-time, non-tenure-track Assistant Professor of Legal Studies. You would teach undergraduate courses on a variety of substantive and procedural legal topics, mentor students, and engage in community service activities at the university and in the community.

Pay is $70,000 to $85,000 DOE for a 9-month contract. We offer a competitive benefits package including paid vacation and sick leave, health insurance, FSAs, and retirement options.

For more information, contact Amy Doogan at adoogan@alaska.edu. To apply, visit https://careers.alaska.edu/jobs/assistant-professor-of-justice-anchorage-alaska-united-states-8f2f50c7-6214-4593-8fb0-111233d45d3e. 

(Posted: 3/5/2026)